Address: Port Lympne Safari Park, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LR
Website: aspinallfoundation.org
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The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Celebrate over 450 years of Britain’s maritime prowess on an immersive journey at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The site was once a Tudor dockyard, although none of the original buildings from this period survive today. Exhibits await visitors of all ages, guiding them through our shipbuilding history, key battles that have come to define our seafaring eras, and more modern developments such as the submarine’s arrival. Fans of shows like Call the Midwife and Bridgerton may recognise particular areas, with the site being a popular spot for shooting period dramas.
Address: Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, 1st Floor North, Fitted Rigging House, Anchor Wharf, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ
Website: thedockyard.co.uk
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Explore Margate’s Old Town
You’ll find Margate’s charming Old Town beyond the retro arcades and sprawling sandy beach, fashionistas spilling out of vintage stores and charity shops before settling in for dinner in one of the high-profile restaurants that have opened their doors in recent years. It’s like a corner of East London (in the best way possible) as ex-Londoners and Kent creatives open ice cream parlours, plant-based cafés, and trendy boutiques selling pre-loved Stella McCartney knits and Harrington bombers beside pairs of cat eye sunglasses. Tasty highlights include the street food stalls inside The Old Kent Market opposite the sea, the treats stocked on the shelves around Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe, and the pizzas served at The Pickled Fox. Look no further than the crab museum on Broad Street for something a little quirkier.
